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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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